Mission Viejo Diablos: 2019 Division 1/2 Southern Section high school football preview
Here’s an inside look at the CIF Southern Section Division 1/2 Mission Viejo Diablos football team.
Links: Mission Viejo team page | 2019 schedule | Roster
2018 IN REVIEW
6-6*, (3-1) #2 in South Coast League, Division 1 quarterfinalist (lost 56-17 to Mater Dei)
*had to forfeit four games
COACHING RESUME
Chad Johnson – 2nd season – former St. John Bosco offensive coordinator
RETURNING
Offense - 5. Defense - 6.
TOP PLAYERS
Peter Costelli QB, Jr. 6-3 200
Mavin Anderson WR, SS Jr. 6-0 185
Easton Mascarenas OLB, RB Jr. 6-0 220
TJ Roelen TE, FB Sr. 6-1 215
JT Hand C, G Jr. 6-2 280
Shaun Gold WR Sr. 6-3 180
Lance Keneley DE Sr. 6-5 220
Micah Carreon DT, DE Jr. 6-0
John Burns FS, SS Sr. 6-3 190
THREE TO SEE
Peter Costelli QB
Santa Margarita transfer. True dual-threat quarterback. Will
surprise opposing teams with his speed.
Mavin Anderson WR
National recruit in the 2021 class. Had 19 catches for 272 yards and two TDs last season. He’ll have a much bigger role in the offense in 2019.
Easton Mascarenas, LB
Made 91 tackles last season. Holds scholarship offers from Arizona State and Oregon State.
OUTLOOK
Mission Viejo should be a Division I playoff team in 2019. Chad Johnson is a fantastic offensive mind and will work wonders with Peter Costelli, if the quarterback can stay healthy.
The Diablos haven’t forgotten about last season’s loss to San Clemente that cost them the South Coast League title. They want revenge on October 25.
